Mitchell Lake
About Mitchell Lake
Mitchell Lake is a 248-acre lake near Burntside in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2011.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Mitchell Lake
- 248 acres, up to 38 feet deep, near Burntside
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 15 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 248 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 15 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2011
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitchell Lake?
Mitchell Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Burntside. It covers 248 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mitchell Lake?
Mitchell Lake covers 248 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mitchell Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mitchell Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Mitchell Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mitchell Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Mitchell Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mitchell Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.